Zesty Quinoa Salad

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Recipe by: scrumdiddly

This bright and colorful salad is a great summertime recipe (or anytime you want to feel like it's summertime). Light and citrusy, it's a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while quinoa and black beans provide tasty vegan protein. If you're not vegan, add even more protein by adding chunks of chicken or turkey. Yum!"
Ingredients
30m  6servings   270 cals
  •     1 cup quinoa
  •     2 cups water
  •     1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  •     2 limes, juiced
  •     2 teaspoons ground cumin
  •     1 teaspoon salt
  •     1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  •     1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  •     1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  •     5 green onions, finely chopped
  •     1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  •     salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Prep         20 m
Cook       10 m
Ready in 30 m
  1.     Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2.     Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
  3.     Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.



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